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Italian Limoncello

Ingredients: Zest of 15 fresh Lemon, 2 fifth 100 proof Vodka, 4 cups Sugar, 5 cups Water

Italian Limoncello

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By Bill at CocktailServers.com Serves: 1

Ingredients: Zest of 15 fresh Lemon, 2 fifth 100 proof Vodka, 4 cups Sugar, 5 cups Water

Ingredients

  • Zest of 15 fresh Lemon
  • 2 fifth 100 proof Vodka
  • 4 cups Sugar
  • 5 cups Water

Instructions

1

Wash the lemons with a vegetable brush and hot water to remove any reside of pesticides or wax

2

Carefully zest the lemons with a zester or vegetable peeler so there is no white pith on the peel

3

-- In a 1-gallon glass jar add one fifth vodka and the lemon zest

4

Cover the jar and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 days and up to 40 days in a cool dark place

5

-- In a large saucepan combine the sugar and water and cook until thickened appx

6

5 to 7 minutes

7

Let the syrup cool before adding it to the limoncello mixture

8

Add the additional fifth of vodka

9

Allow to rest for another 10 to 40 days

10

-- After the rest period strain and bottle discarding the lemon zest

11

Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.

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